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The chefs inside Godfather’s Pizza’s kitchen crown Original, Thin, Mozza-Loaded, and Gluten-Free crusts with fistfuls of more than 15 meat and veggie toppings. Predesigned pies simulate the flavors of other foods in configurations such as the Bacon-Cheeseburger Pizza with beef, bacon, cheddar, pickles, and onions. Sandwiches and hot wings round out feasts. In the dining room at some locations, ice clatters cheerily from Coca-Cola Freestyle machines, which dispense more than 100 flavors of soda as well as resumé advice for robot bartenders. Delivery drivers bustle past, filling orders or toting catered fare, and Godfather’s Pizza brims with happy chatter during field trips that introduce students to the pizza-creation process.

Angelo's Pizza's sunlit dining room fills with the aroma of thin crust pizzas baking and Cincinnati-style chili simmering. As specialty thin crust pies rise within a vintage 1947 oven, pots of what the Des Moines Register called "great melting pot chili" bubble on stoves. In the Cincinnati tradition, customers can order the sweet, thin concoction with cheese, spaghetti, diced onions, kidney beans, or shredded Ohio road atlases. Co-owner Mark Nicola brought the dish to the restaurant, drawing on his childhood devotion to the Cincinnati Reds and fondness for their home city's unusual breed of chili.

Find great food in a comfortable setting at NYC Pizza Cafe — pizza lovers flock to this tasty joint.
The menu at NYC Pizza Cafe is loaded with gluten-free and low-fat options.
Whether you have something to celebrate or just need something to take the edge off, the drink menu at NYC Pizza Cafe won't disappoint.
Tots are more than welcome to dine with their parents at NYC Pizza Cafe.
Take your meal to the next level on the patio at NYC Pizza Cafe.
Free wireless Internet is also available at NYC Pizza Cafe, so bring your tablet or laptop along.
NYC Pizza Cafe is well-known for being able to seat large parties.
Casual dining at its best, NYC Pizza Cafe customers are free to enjoy themselves in jeans and a T-shirt.
NYC Pizza Cafe offers convenient carry out and delivery, so diners aren't limited to the pizzeria space.
That's right! NYC Pizza Cafe will bring their delicious food to your house for any occasion.
For convenience, diners can park in a neighboring lot.
NYC Pizza Cafe is a mid-priced establishment, with the average meal costing under $30.
Save the cash for another day and pay by major credit card at NYC Pizza Cafe.

For that fresh, out-of-the-oven taste, Tavern Pizza and Pasta Grill in West Des Moines' West Des Moines serves mouthwatering pizza with a down-home feel.
Low-fat alternatives are not available, however, so make sure your waistband has some wiggle room.
Take a peek at the drink menu here, and make sure to sample something off the list.
Grab the kids when you head to Tavern Pizza and Pasta Grill — its family-oriented menu and ambience are perfect for the whole clan.
At Tavern Pizza and Pasta Grill, easily plan a night out with family, friends, coworkers and more — large parties are always welcome, and a private room is available for use.
Comfort is prioritized at Tavern Pizza and Pasta Grill, where business casual is the name of the (dress code) game.
Love the food so much you want to serve it at your next soiree? No problem — Tavern Pizza and Pasta Grill offers catering.
Can't stay at Tavern Pizza and Pasta Grill long? Pick up and go home.
At Tavern Pizza and Pasta Grill, street and lot parking is made simple for diners.
Dine at Tavern Pizza and Pasta Grill for inexpensive and moderately priced menu options.

Coach's in West Des Moines is a well-known pizza place, featuring a fun ambience with terrific pizza and tasty sandwiches. It's a popular spot for those looking for fantastic food.
There's no particular required attire, so feel free to dress comfortably.
For those who are interested, the robust menu does feature items that are gluten-free, low-fat, and vegetarian. Plus, it's been tabbed as a nice option for both families with children and large groups. If you don't feel like eating in, you can always grab your food to go, or just place an order for delivery. Or, if you just want to stop by for a beverage, the restaurant has a good selection at its bar.
When you add everything up, Coach's definitely won't leave you disappointed, no matter how you slice it. Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby.

Northern Lights is a laid-back pizza place located on Grand Avenue in West Des Moines. With fantastic pizza, this pizza place will leave you with a smile on your face. It's an ideal choice for visitors looking for delicious food.
There really is something for everyone, with gluten-free options, as well as low-fat and vegetarian items on the robust menu. Plus, if you're on the lookout for the perfect spot for family or friends, it's been reviewed as a solid option for large groups and kids. If you don't feel like eating in, you can always grab your food to go, or just place an order for delivery.
A good option in West Des Moines, a trip to Northern Lights is definitely worthwhile, no matter how you slice it. Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby.

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With the growing popularity of hybrid foods, you’d be hard-pressed to find a popular dish that hasn’t already been crossed with pizza—trust us, we tried. This raises the question: does pizza make everything better?We’ve compiled 10 crazy pizza creations—ranked from least to most bizarre—that prove pizza is the most versatile food on the planet.
10. Falafel PizzaAt Benjy’s Kosher Dairy Pizza Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Flushing, NYThis mash-up of two classic street foods was described as “a delicious Middle Eastern-Italian fusion mess which any rabbi should approve of” by a reviewer at Serious Eats, who also recommended topping it with hummus or baba ganouj.9. Pizza ConeAt Kono Pizza in Edison, NJWith locations in Australia, Asia, and Europe, Kono Pizza and its signature pizza cones are old news to most of the world. Hungry Americans can only feed their curiosity about the handheld treat—pizza baked into the shape of a cone—at a single location in New Jersey, though the company has plans to expand. Pizza purists who balk at the pie’s unorthodox shape should note the pizza cone was invented in Italy.
8. Pizza Pot PieAt Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. in Chicago, ILChicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. has quite literally been dishing out pizza pot pies since 1972. Available in half-pound or 1-pound incarnations, the individual pies feature a stone crock filled with housemade sausage and sauce, whole mushrooms, and a blend of cheeses, which is then covered with a heaping mound of dough and baked. When the pie arrives at the table, servers turn it upside down and pry the bowl loose, resulting in a dish that is less like a pot pie and more like gooey pizza soup in a bread bowl.
7. Sushi PizzaAt Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar in Honolulu, HIGranted, the flavor profile of this inspired creation is more sushi than pizza. But the crazy pizza dish is sliced party-style and served on a wooden pizza board, so it certainly looks the part. Chefs start with a base of baked sushi rice, then pile on salmon, scallops, crab, onion, and jalapeños.
6. Pizza DonutAt Dough Exchange at Playground in Santa Ana, CAGiven the long-standing popularity of the pizza bagel, it’s a bit of a head scratcher that the world has gone without pizza donuts for so long. The bakers at Dough Exchange start with a fried-to-order donut, then slather it with San Marzano tomato sauce, sprinkle it with mozzarella and fresh basil, and bake it to melty, donut-y perfection.5. Pizza BeerFrom Mamma Mia Pizza Beer (online only)Mamma Mia Pizza Beer is the perfect solution for those who love to pair their pie with a cold one but hate to chew. The label on the bottle describes it as “ale brewed with oregano, basil, tomato, and garlic,” but the company’s website yields a more exciting description. According to its creators, the beer is made with a real margherita pizza, which is “put into the mash and steeped like a tea bag.”
4. Pizza CakeAt Boston Pizza (various locations)This Canadian chain caused quite a stir when it launched a competition for fans to vote on its next pizza-themed creation. The winner: the pizza cake, which features six pizzas stacked on top of one another, encased in an outer layer of dough, and topped with more cheese, pepperoni, ham, and sausage. While there’s no word on whether the cake can actually be ordered from one of the pizzerias, the idea inspired many copycat pizza cakes, including this DIY version from Pillsbury.
3. Pizza Ice CreamAt Little Baby’s Ice Cream in Philadelphia, PAWhen you think about it, is eating pizza ice cream really so different from eating a slice of cold pizza? It may be in texture but certainly not in flavor or makeup. The savory ice cream—made from fresh cream blended with garlic, tomato paste, basil, and oregano—is certainly worthy of this list. However, it also inspired another (better?) pizza-centric creation. Which leads us to …
2. Pizza TacoAt Pizza Brain in Philadelphia, PAOfficially dubbed the Frankford Taco, this dish isn’t a taco at all but simply a slice of pizza folded around a scoop of pizza-flavored ice cream and eaten like a taco. The invention is the genius idea of Pizza Brain, a so-called pizza museum, which happens to be located next door to Little Baby’s Ice Cream. 1. Pizza Cinnamon RollAt Cinnabon (various locations)Otherwise known as the pizzabon, this savory twist on the staple mall snack was only available at the chain’s test kitchen in Atlanta, where it enjoyed a limited run in 2012 before disappearing forever. The size of a minibon, it featured classic Cinnabon dough (sans cinnamon and sugar, of course) rolled up with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
Falafel pizza image by Chopsticks+Marrow; pizza-cone image by Kona Pizza; sushi-pizza image by Kyle Nishioka; pizza-beer image by Mamma Mia Pizza Beer; pizza-cake images by Boston Pizza; pizza-taco image by Danya Henninger; pizza-roll image by CinnabonTake a look at how other familiar eats have been transformed:Seven Unusual Omelet IngredientsAdd Chia Seeds, Hemp Seeds, and Flaxseed to Foods You Already Love

The sauce goes on top. That’s the primary—and most obvious—rule for deep-dish pizza. But for an authentic and delicious specimen of this Windy City staple, a few more requirements must be met.
Here are seven key characteristics for any true deep-dish pizza:
Must put the pie in pizza pie.
The dough has got to be thick and deep and hearty. At its core, this crust must support a pizza pie layered with 2 inches of cheese and sauce and toppings. That being said, the crust must also have crunch and flavor. Some pizzerias add heft with cornmeal and/or butter.
Cheese should make up roughly one-third of the pizza.
Mozzarella slices, not shreds, create a thick stratum that keeps the crust from soaking up the sauce. When you pull a slice away from the pie, you should need the spatula to break through long threads of molten cheese.
The only acceptable topping is sausage.
The meat should lie in a layer, not in crumbles or little pellets. If you must skip the sausage, choose spinach.
And there should be just one topping.
Sausage or spinach—never both. Deep dish is messy enough as it is.
We should see chunks of tomatoes.
In a true deep-dish pizza, the sauce is on top of everything. And to stay in balance with the thickness of the crust and the layer of sausage, the sauce has to be thick as well. The tomatoes’ natural sweet-tart balance should also come through, balanced by the slightly salty, mellow flavor of the cheese.
It’s served while it’s hot.
Please don’t wait to let the pizza “rest.” The cheese is best when it’s oozing, stringy, melty, and gooey. As soon as it’s on the safe side of scalding, wolf it down.
A knife and fork will not elicit laughter.
Using utensils keeps the toppings from sliding off. And you wouldn’t eat a slice of an apple pie without a knife and fork, would you? Neither should you for a true pizza pie.
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